Referendum Filed to Overturn Washington’s Domestic Partnership Expansion Law

A referendum seeking to overturn Washington’s new Domestic Partnership expansion bill for same-sex couples was filed Monday by opponents who want voters to overturn the latest effort to expand the state’s domestic partnership law. Read more

The Oregonian: Domestic Partnerships Not Enough, Marriage Necessary

Mary Pitman Kitch from The Oregonian’s Editorial Board wrote a stunning editorial, aptly titled “Why the word “marriage” matters.” Basically, Oregon’s Domestic Partnerships fall well short in times of crisis. Read more

LIVE: Washington’s Domestic Partnership Expansion Bill Debates

The House debates on the Domestic Partnership Expansion Bill have started. You can watch them live at: www.tvw.org Read more

Nevada: Gov. Gibbons To Veto Domestic Partnership Bill

In the state that continually proves their commitment to ‘traditional marriage’ with Elvis themed, 24-hour drive-thru weddings happening nearly every minute, Republican Governor Jim Gibbons has vowed to veto Domestic Partnership legislation for same-sex couples. Read more

Columbia, Missouri City Council Passes Domestic Partnership Registry

Domestic partners are now legally recognized in Columbia after a unanimous City Council vote. Read more

Washington Senate Passes Comprehensive Domestic Partnership Bill

Same-sex domestic partners would have all of the rights and benefits that Washington offers married couples under a measure passed Tuesday night by the Senate. Read more

New Mexico Domestic Partnership Bill Dies in Senate

The state Senate rejected a bill creating domestic partnerships in New Mexico, with opponents contending it was “marriage in disguise.” Read more

Washington Moves Towards More Equality, Still Falls Short

Washington, a state that currently has a very limited Domestic Partnership law, seeks to expand DP’s into something closer to the likes of Oregon’s Domestic Partnership law. This means a large expansion of the rights, privileges and responsibilities afforded to committed gay and lesbian couples. Read more

Oregon Legislature in Session, Gay Rights Group With Clear Legislative Agenda

It’s day one of Oregon’s 2009 legislative session and Basic Rights Oregon, Oregon’s largest GLBT advocacy group is ready to roll. Read more

Washington: Bill To Expand Partnership Rights Being Drafted

Another battle over the rights of same-sex couples is headed to the state Legislature this year as activists try to expand rights available under Washington’s 11/2-year-old domestic-partnership registry. Lawmakers are currently drafting a 1,900 page of the partnership bill. Read more

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